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Monumental 19th Century French Empire Style “Lit Bateau” Bed in Carved Wood
Monumental 19th Century French Empire Style “Lit Bateau” Bed in Carved Wood

Monumental 19th Century French Empire Style “Lit Bateau” Bed in Carved Wood

$35,100Sale Price|55% Off

H 59.06 in W 78.75 in D 118.12 in

Monumental 19th Century French Empire Style “Lit Bateau” Bed in Carved Wood

Located in Porto, PT

An exceptional and highly impressive monumental 19th century “lit bateau” bed, executed in the

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Textile, Silk, Wood

Circa 1820 French Sleigh Bed and Chevet Side Table with Sycamore Inlay
Circa 1820 French Sleigh Bed and Chevet Side Table with Sycamore Inlay

Circa 1820 French Sleigh Bed and Chevet Side Table with Sycamore Inlay

Located in Dallas, TX

, known as a lit bateau, has high-rising end posts that terminate in scrolls, which is a hallmark of a

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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Stone, Marble

French 1890s Empire Style Lit en Bateau Doll Bed with Out-Scrolling Accents
French 1890s Empire Style Lit en Bateau Doll Bed with Out-Scrolling Accents

French 1890s Empire Style Lit en Bateau Doll Bed with Out-Scrolling Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Empire style wooden lit en bateau doll bed from the late 19th century, with out-scrolling

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Campaign Day Bed
French 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Campaign Day Bed

French 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany & Gilt-Bronze Mounted Campaign Day Bed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine French 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt-Bronze Mounted "Lit en Bateau" Officer's

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Bronze

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A 19thc French Lit Bateau
A 19thc French Lit Bateau

A 19thc French Lit Bateau

Unavailable

H 84 in W 233 in D 70 in

A 19thc French Lit Bateau

Located in Pewsey, GB

A 19th Century French Lit Bateau with twin scrolled ends, on turned legs and castors and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Daybeds

Materials

Mahogany

First Empire Period "Lit Bateau" Daybed
First Empire Period "Lit Bateau" Daybed

First Empire Period "Lit Bateau" Daybed

Unavailable

H 43.5 in W 75.5 in D 47.5 in

First Empire Period "Lit Bateau" Daybed

Located in Charleston, SC

Beautiful Napoleon period "Lit Bateau" in mahogany with a French polish finish. This bed was made

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Daybeds

Materials

Bronze

Sofa Bateau, Upholstered/Iron Frame by Maroeska Metz
Sofa Bateau, Upholstered/Iron Frame by Maroeska Metz

Sofa Bateau, Upholstered/Iron Frame by Maroeska Metz

Unavailable

H 41.34 in W 81.11 in D 28.35 in

Sofa Bateau, Upholstered/Iron Frame by Maroeska Metz

By Maroeska Metz

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Piece unique Lit bateau inspired sofa.

Category

1990s Dutch Baroque Revival Sofas

Materials

Metal, Other

French Neoclassical Style Sleigh Bed
French Neoclassical Style Sleigh Bed

French Neoclassical Style Sleigh Bed

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H 35 in W 75 in D 41.5 in

French Neoclassical Style Sleigh Bed

Located in Buchanan, NY

French early 20th Century iron "lit bateau", original painted dark green and gold tole. Sold with

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Pine Single Sleigh Bed in Rustic Country Style
19th Century French Pine Single Sleigh Bed in Rustic Country Style

19th Century French Pine Single Sleigh Bed in Rustic Country Style

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Pine Single Sleigh Bed Lit Bateau A 19th Century French Rustic Pine single sleigh bed This

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Antique 19th Century Country Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

Period Napoleonic 1st Empire Lit en Bateau
Period Napoleonic 1st Empire Lit en Bateau

Period Napoleonic 1st Empire Lit en Bateau

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H 42.25 in W 79 in D 42.5 in

Period Napoleonic 1st Empire Lit en Bateau

Located in Hanover, MA

An important French Empire mahogany daybed. The rectangular head and foot-board mounted by a column-top rails. The columns are embellished with ormolu plinth and capitals. Beautiful ...

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Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Regency Satinwood Récamier Chase Lounge Sofa Fainting Couch Daybed
Antique Regency Satinwood Récamier Chase Lounge Sofa Fainting Couch Daybed

Antique Regency Satinwood Récamier Chase Lounge Sofa Fainting Couch Daybed

Located in Dayton, OH

by Jacques-Louis David. The shape of the récamier is similar to a traditional lit bateau (boat bed

Category

Antique 1820s Regency Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Satinwood

Stunning Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chaise Longue
Stunning Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chaise Longue

Stunning Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chaise Longue

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H 37.01 in W 53.55 in D 28.75 in

Stunning Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chaise Longue

Located in London, GB

traditional lit bateau (boat bed) but made for the drawing room, not the bedroom. Méridienne: a méridienne

Category

Vintage 1980s French Louis XVI Chaise Longues

Materials

Damask, Giltwood

Antique Victorian French Walnut Chaise Longue c.1860
Antique Victorian French Walnut Chaise Longue c.1860

Antique Victorian French Walnut Chaise Longue c.1860

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H 32.68 in W 76.38 in D 29.93 in

Antique Victorian French Walnut Chaise Longue c.1860

Located in London, GB

shape of the récamier is similar to a traditional lit bateau (boat bed) but made for the drawing room

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

Materials

Walnut

Irish Georgian Bateau Shaped Mahogany Bed by Mack Williams & Gibton Circa 1821
Irish Georgian Bateau Shaped Mahogany Bed by Mack Williams & Gibton Circa 1821

Irish Georgian Bateau Shaped Mahogany Bed by Mack Williams & Gibton Circa 1821

By Mack, Williams & Gibton

Located in New York, NY

, Williams and Gibton, Dublin, and with their label. Of French lit-en-bateau form, the frame carved with

Category

Antique 1820s Irish George IV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Bed
French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Bed

French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Bed

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H 45.5 in W 64.25 in D 90.5 in

French Louis XVI Style Carved Wood Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

century. It is called a lit en bateau in French due to it shape, curving out on both the headboard and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Beech

Period French Empire Bed or "Lit en Bateau" Attributed to Jacob Desmalter
Period French Empire Bed or "Lit en Bateau" Attributed to Jacob Desmalter

Period French Empire Bed or "Lit en Bateau" Attributed to Jacob Desmalter

Located in Essex, MA

Period French mahogany bed or Lit en Bateau Will require a custom mattress set. Top top mattress

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Mahogany Lit Bateau (Day Bed)
Empire Mahogany Lit Bateau (Day Bed)

Empire Mahogany Lit Bateau (Day Bed)

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H 44 in W 53 in D 79.5 in

Empire Mahogany Lit Bateau (Day Bed)

Located in New Orleans, LA

French Empire lit bateau (day bed). Mahogany with brass mounts. Beautiful French polish finish

Category

Antique 19th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Louis Philippe Lit Bateau/Day Bed
Louis Philippe Lit Bateau/Day Bed

Louis Philippe Lit Bateau/Day Bed

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H 23 in W 73 in D 47 in

Louis Philippe Lit Bateau/Day Bed

Located in San Francisco, CA

This Lit Bateau (or Day Bed) has evenly proportioned scrolled outward end boards all raised on

Category

Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Walnut

Figured Mahogany Lit Bateau Day Bed
Figured Mahogany Lit Bateau Day Bed

Figured Mahogany Lit Bateau Day Bed

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H 42 in W 45.5 in D 83 in

Figured Mahogany Lit Bateau Day Bed

Located in Wrexham, GB

A French Lit Bateau day bed with figured mahogany veneer. The price includes a specially made

Category

Early 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Mahogany Lit de Bateau
Early 19th Century Mahogany Lit de Bateau

Early 19th Century Mahogany Lit de Bateau

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A good early 19th century Lit de Bateau in mahogany with the original gilt bronze mounts. RR.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Regency Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Mahogany

Late 19th Century cherrywood "Lit en bateau" canape
Late 19th Century cherrywood "Lit en bateau" canape

Late 19th Century cherrywood "Lit en bateau" canape

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century cherrywood "Lit en bateau" canape, outscrolled arms, turned legs.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815
Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815

Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Stunningly beautiful Napoleonic First Empire Lit en Bateau Louis XV style 19th century French

Category

Antique 1810s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815
Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815

Antique Daybed Bed Lit en Bateau French Louis XV Style 19th Century, circa 1815

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Stunningly beautiful Napoleonic First Empire Lit en Bateau Louis XV style 19th century French

Category

Antique 1810s French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French walnut daybed.
Antique French walnut daybed.

Antique French walnut daybed.

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H 41 in W 79.5 in D 38.5 in

Antique French walnut daybed.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French walnut Louis Philippe "lit en bateau" daybed.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

Materials

Walnut

French Empire Style Child's Daybed/sofa
French Empire Style Child's Daybed/sofa

French Empire Style Child's Daybed/sofa

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H 28 in W 54 in D 28 in

French Empire Style Child's Daybed/sofa

By Jacob-Desmalter

Located in Vancouver, BC

A small daybed/sofa in the full French Empire lit-de-bateau style, the oak frame stained and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Daybeds

Materials

Silk, Oak

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Mahogany Lit en Bateau
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Mahogany Lit en Bateau

Early 19th Century Italian Empire Mahogany Lit en Bateau

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An outstanding, early 19th century Italian day-bed in mahogany with inlaid ebonised detail at the front, in the neoclassical taste, with a new mattress and a bespoke Toile de Jouy fa...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

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$12,902

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Louis XV Bergère Marquise Chair, Gilded Wood, Rococo Style, Circa 1890

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Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

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Located in Charleston, SC

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$188,500

H 51.25 in W 25.75 in D 22.63 in

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

Located in New Orleans, LA

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Lit De Marriage Bed, Made in the LXV Style, Finished in Rose and Silver
Lit De Marriage Bed, Made in the LXV Style, Finished in Rose and Silver

Lit De Marriage Bed, Made in the LXV Style, Finished in Rose and Silver

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

The Lit De Marriage Bed, hand carved in the Louis XV style has been modelled after one of our original pieces from the 1800s which was made in the French tradition of having a piece ...

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2010s English Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

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$129,023 / set

H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in

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Located in London, GB

Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...

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French Louis XV Style Settee in Red Velvet
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French Louis XV Style Settee in Red Velvet

$1,800

H 33 in W 66 in D 30 in

French Louis XV Style Settee in Red Velvet

Located in Buchanan, NY

A stunning French 1920s Louis XV style settee upholstered in a rich red velvet upholstery with a creamy painted wood frame. The brass nailhead detailing adds an extra touch of sophis...

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XV Sofas

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Located in Topeka, KS

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Located in Dayton, OH

Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...

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Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand
Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand

Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand

Located in London, GB

Gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain Louis XVI style casket on stand This magnificent Louis XVI style ormolu casket is supported by a mirror-topped table stand, which sits on fo...

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Pair of Italian Rococo Walnut Salon Sofas

Pair of Italian Rococo Walnut Salon Sofas

$28,000 / set

H 48.5 in W 107 in D 29 in

Pair of Italian Rococo Walnut Salon Sofas

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of large-scale Italian Rococo salon sofas carved in walnut. Each sofa features a continuous serpentine crest rail with symmetrical rocaille carving centered by a shell motif. Sc...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Sofas

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Antique Empire Mahogany Sleigh Bed, Cabinet Makers Example, as Dog Bed
Antique Empire Mahogany Sleigh Bed, Cabinet Makers Example, as Dog Bed

Antique Empire Mahogany Sleigh Bed, Cabinet Makers Example, as Dog Bed

$2,080Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.5 in W 34 in D 14.75 in

Antique Empire Mahogany Sleigh Bed, Cabinet Makers Example, as Dog Bed

Located in Huntington, NY

This rare cabinet makers example of an antique Empire mahogany sleigh bed, As Dog bed. With new poly foam bed covered in black & white ticking.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames

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Mahogany

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French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Mirror

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Mirror

$3,200

H 64.25 in W 21.5 in D 2.75 in

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Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A lovely gilt mantel mirror from 19th century France, the narrow proportions of the frame are decorated with iconic–if not romantic–themes from the court of Louis XVI and Marie Antoi...

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19th C. Neo Classic Large Bed With Gilt Work & Painted "Boucher" Style Cherubs
19th C. Neo Classic Large Bed With Gilt Work & Painted "Boucher" Style Cherubs

19th C. Neo Classic Large Bed With Gilt Work & Painted "Boucher" Style Cherubs

Located in London, Park Royal

This bed isn’t just fit for a king—it was actually made for royalty! Handcrafted in solid oak in France circa 1880, this remarkable Neo-Classical bed was commissioned a member of Eu...

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Finnegan’s of London Exquisite Mahogany Dressing Table with Accessories
Finnegan’s of London Exquisite Mahogany Dressing Table with Accessories

Finnegan’s of London Exquisite Mahogany Dressing Table with Accessories

By Finnigans, London 1

Located in Milford, NH

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French Padded Louis XV Style Single Bed or Banquette, circa 1900

French Padded Louis XV Style Single Bed or Banquette, circa 1900

$1,507Sale Price|20% Off

H 46.07 in W 86.62 in D 39.38 in

French Padded Louis XV Style Single Bed or Banquette, circa 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

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Lit Bateau For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal lit bateau for your home. A lit bateau — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect lit bateau — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A lit bateau made by Empire designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular.

How Much is a Lit Bateau?

Prices for a lit bateau start at $995 and top out at $15,289 with the average selling for $7,955.